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churuca

Also spelled: churucas · guácharo

Definition

A scraper percussion instrument made from a grooved gourd or metal tube, played with a stick. A defining element of the típico sound.

Example

Without a churuca it doesn't sound like típico.Sin churuca eso no suena a típico.

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Where it is used
nationwide
Currency
in use today
Origin
Voz onomatopéyica, por verificar.

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See also

típicomejorana

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